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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Striders snack on, according to Janet?

2. What part of the terraforming schedule is likely to cause the largest problem on Quraqua?

3. What conditions does Ed Horner put on giving Richard a ride?

4. How long has Melanie been in orbit around Quraqua?

5. What is Kosmik Station?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the basic topography of Quraqua?

2. Why does Hutch bother to call the Kosmik and warn them that they might have a problem?

3. What issue does Richard want Hutch's help with, and why did he want Hutch to transmit it?

4. Why does Cal make the decision to marry someone else although it is clear he still has deep feelings for Hutch?

5. What is Maggie doing on board the Wincklemann?

6. What issue does the Boston Globe bemoan?

7. Why is Caseway unwilling to postpone Project Hope even for a little while?

8. How long has the mission on Quraqua been in progress and what are Henry and his team hoping to accomplish?

9. What does Richard ask of Hutch that exasperates her?

10. When Richard asks Caseway to delay the schedule for terraforming Quraqua, what does Caseway admit that horrifies Richard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who comes to the rescue of the crew of the Wincklemann first? What part of this is surprising? What relationship develops as they spend time together? How long is the rescue ship able to remain and why are they on a schedule to leave? What changes to their flight plan are requested by Wincklemann crew members, and approved? In what other ways is the rescue ship able to aid Hutch and her team?

Essay Topic 2

What information led to the discovery of the likely home planet of the Monument Makers? How was the information sorted out, and how were alternate planetary systems eliminated from possibility? What system was used to search? Who did the searching? What was found that pointed the way to the most likely home planet for this race?

Essay Topic 3

What is the eventual outcome of the crew of the Wincklemann? How many members remain, and what positions do they hold afterward? What is attempted by Meg Campbell aboard the Pasquarella? What is the outcome? What conclusions are reached about the Monument Makers? What suggestion made by Hutch is found to be correct and why? What discovery supports her conclusions?

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